CHINESE CITIZEN JOURNALIST
Status of Chinese citizen journalist who reported on COVID unknown on day of expected prison release
Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan's whereabouts post-release from a four-year prison term for Wuhan pandemic reporting remain unknown. Concerns persist as activists express worry and key entities in the saga add to the uncertainty.
APT31: The Chinese hacking group behind global cyber espionage campaign
The United States and Britain have filed charges and imposed sanctions on a company and individuals linked to a Chinese state-backed hacking group, APT31, which they allege engaged in a sweeping cyber espionage campaign. APT31, also known as Zirconium, operated through a front company, Wuhan Xiaoruizhi Science and Technology Company (Wuhan XRZ), from at least 2010 until January 2024.
US sanctions Chinese cyberespionage firm, saying it hacked US energy industry
China state-sponsored malicious cyber actors remain one of the greatest and most persistent threats to U.S. national security, the Treasury said. The cyber security industry has labeled such entities advanced persistent threats (APTs), and the government also uses that acronym. Treasury said APT31 is a collection of Chinese intelligence officers working for the Hubei branch of China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) who carry out cyberespionage campaigns on behalf of the state.
Taiwan holds military drills to defend against the threat of a Chinese invasion
Amid escalating tensions with China, Taiwan's military conducted a defensive exercise involving land, sea, and air maneuvers. Major Gen. Sun Li-fang warned that China's actions could spark a conflict with devastating regional effects. Simulated attacks and a mine-laying demonstration highlighted the drills. The exercise aims to boost public confidence, occurring weeks after electing an independence-leaning president. Despite its smaller military, Taiwan invests in advanced weaponry, and tensions rise further with China changing flight paths near Taiwan. The annual drills showcase Taiwan's defense capabilities and readiness.
Journalist jailed in China for 3 years describes standing in sunlight for just 10 hours each year
Cheng, 48, moved with her family to Australia at age 10. She returned to China to work for the international department of state broadcaster CCTV. The details behind her detention and trial remain sealed. Chinese prosecutors have broad powers to level charges of spying or leaking state secrets with little or no evidence, and Cheng could face years of prison.
Chinese who reported on COVID to be released after 3 years
Two offices of Wuhan's public security bureau did not provide a phone number of their information office or answer any questions. Phone calls to a court that reportedly sentenced Fang rang unanswered on Sunday afternoon. A woman from another court that had reportedly handled Fang's appeal said she was not authorized to answer questions.
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Chinese investments in Nepal may be aimed at asserting its influence in country: Report
China's significant investment in Nepal is being represented through nine projects that include building new highways and tunnels, dams and railway lines as well as setting up a technical institution in Nepal. The most significant of these projects is the Nepal-China trans-Himalayan multi-dimensional connectivity system, the report said.
TikTok promises to ramp up fight against disinformation in EU
Presenting its progress report on what it did to live up to a beefed-up EU code of practice on disinformation in the past six months, TikTok acknowledged the need to step up its efforts.
Why the Chinese internet is cheering Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s portrayal of Russia as a victim of the West’s political, ideological and military aggression has resonated deeply with many on social media. It dovetails with China’s narrative that the United States and its allies are afraid of China’s rise and the alternative world order it could create
China rejects calling Russia move 'invasion,' urges citizens in Ukraine to stay home
"Regarding the definition of an invasion, I think we should go back to how to view the current situation in Ukraine. The Ukrainian issue has other very complicated historical background that have continued to today. It may not be what everyone wants to see."
Chinese scribe jailed for Wuhan coverage 'may not survive'
Meanwhile, Human Rights Watch asked China to immediately and unconditionally release activist Zhang Zhan, who was wrongfully imprisoned for reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic in the city of Wuhan in early 2020.
How China's ultra-loyal web army silences Beijing's critics
As with Western platforms such as Twitter and Facebook, Chinese social media is very much polarized, but the nationalists are increasingly gaining the upper hand. This Chinese take on cancel culture has been fueled by growing national pride -- showcased this year as the Communist Party celebrates its centennial.
Top American, Chinese diplomats clash at start of first talks of Biden's presidency
"We will ... discuss our deep concerns with actions by China, including in Xinjiang, Hong Kong, Taiwan, cyber attacks on the United States, economic coercion of our allies," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told his Chinese counterparts in a highly unusual extended back-and-forth in front of cameras.
Texas weather crisis deepens Chinese belief they're 'on right path', says foreign ministry
"In Texas millions of people found themselves caught in the terrible situation of not having electricity and heating at home, a few tens of people even lost their lives because of this...This gave the Chinese people a deeper appreciation for what is the real human right," China's Foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said.
China likens US riots to Hong Kong pro-democracy protests; Netizens say 'Karma'
"We have noted what has taken place in the US and we believe that the American people hope for a return to normal order as soon as possible," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said at a media briefing here while responding to questions seeking China's response to the Capitol riots and Chinese social media reactions applauding the unprecedented violence.
Pompeo urges release of Wuhan citizen journalist, slams China 'lying'
"We call on the PRC government to release her immediately and unconditionally," Pompeo said of former lawyer Zhang Zhan, who was convicted over her early online reports of the mysterious illness.
EU criticises China for jailing citizen-journalist who reported on COVID
The EU called for Zhang's immediate release, as well as for freedom for jailed human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng, and several other detained and convicted human rights defenders and individuals who engaged in reporting in the public interest.
Congress members raise in Rajya Sabha reports of data mining by Chinese firm
"I would like to invite the attention of this House through you Chairman, a shocking news which is related to national security and privacy of Indian citizens," Venugopal said. He said a media report said that a Shenzen-based technology company with links to the Chinese government, and the Chinese Communist Party, is tracking over 10,000 Indian individuals and organisations in its global data base of foreign targets.
Australia flies journalists out of China after questioning
The correspondents for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and the Australian Financial Review (AFR) sought shelter in the embassy in Beijing and the consulate in Shanghai as diplomats negotiated with Chinese officials to allow them to leave the country, Foreign Minister Marise Payne said.
Senators introduce bill to allow Americans to sue China over COVID-19 pandemic
The Civil Justice for Victims of COVID Act gives federal courts authority to hear claims that China has caused or substantially contributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.
China, U.S. trade tit-for-tat visa curbs over Tibet
The moves come as relations between the United States deteriorate over trade, technology, the coronavirus pandemic and the former British colony of Hong Kong.
Pompeo warns China on 'impinging' on Hong Kong's autonomy, freedom
Hong Kong merged with the Chinese mainland in 1997 under the 'one country two systems' principle worked out between Britain and China. The principle grants certain degree of autonomy from China to Hong Kong which is officially called the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Government-funded Voice of America amplifying Chinese propaganda: White House
"Journalists should report the facts, but VOA has instead amplified Beijing's propaganda. This week, VOA called China's Wuhan lockdown a successful 'model' copied by much of the world- and then tweeted out a video of the Communist government's celebratory light show marking the quarantine's alleged end," the White House said.
Tibetans too under spyware radar
Activists say Whatsapp has been exposed to snooping by surveillance firms based out of China. Tenzin Dalha, a research fellow at the Tibet Policy Institute in Dharamshala said WhatsApp had not reached out to him or other activists who were victims of the malware.
Anti-China protests grow in Nepal even as Beijing claims bonhomie over Xi visit
A protest was held in front of Chinese Huawei company office for its involvement in the hacking of around 200 Nepali websites, including some important Government websites.
Why US should only be happy about the Chinese spies in its territory
China’s leadership is isolated and suspicious already. The US shouldn’t want to add to that insularity.
As the Prime Minister, it was Modi’s duty to inform citizens about airstrikes, says Ravi Shankar Prasad
The opposition coalition neither has a leader to pitch against Narendra Modi nor a common agenda except for “Modi hatao”, Prasad, a Rajya Sabha member from Bihar says.
Beef lynching, Modi ruining economy, journalist's killing: What Rahul said in his UC Berkeley speech
Rahul Gandhi's speech largely highlighted the composite nature of Indian polity and how our shared strengths provide us an unique position among the comity of nation.
US lawmaker seeks visa restrictions against Chinese officials
While the Chinese enjoy broad access to the US, the same is not true for US diplomats, journalists or tourists going to Tibet - including Tibetan-Americans said Congressman Jim McGovern.
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